Even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs twice.
Paul and Silas traveled through the cities of Amphipolis and Apollonia and came to the city of Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue.
We wanted to visit you. I, Paul, wanted to visit you twice already, but Satan made that impossible.
You remember, brothers and sisters, our work and what we did to earn a living. We worked night and day so that we could bring you the Good News of God without being a burden to any of you.
Our people should also learn how to set an example by doing good things when urgent needs arise so that they can live productive lives.